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The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller; The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together: With selections from The Book of Virtues, from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as Native American and African folklore, The Children's Book of Virtues brings together timeless stories and poems from around the world. The stories have been chosen especially for a young audience to help parents introduce to their children the essentials of good character: Courage, Perseverance, Responsibility, Work, Self-discipline, Compassion, Faith, Honesty, Loyalty, and Friendship. Lavishly illustrated by the well-known artist Michael Hague, these wonderful stories and the virtues they illustrate come to life on these pages. The Children's Book of Virtues is an enduring treasury of literature and art that will help lead young minds toward what is noble and gentle and fine.

Hardcover: 112 pages

Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st edition (October 1, 1995)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 068481353X

ISBN-13: 978-0684813530

Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.6 x 11.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #12,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Genres & Styles > Children's Literature #5 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Literary Criticism & Collections #49 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Ethics & Morality

Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3

There are many editions of Bennett's Virtues books, and each is appropriate for a different age group. If it helps you choose from among the editions, here's the deal.This edition, The Children's Treasury of Virtues, combines three of Bennett's books: The Children's Book of America, The Children's Book of Virtues and The Children's Book of Heroes.The Children's Book of America is a collection of patriotic stories, songs and poems. The Children's Book of Virtues is intended for children ages 4-8 and is only 112 pages. The stories include familiar childhood tales such as George Washington and the Cherry Tree and The Tortoise and the Hare. The Children's Book of Heroes is a brief (112 pp.) collection of 18 inspiring stories of real and fictional heroes.If you are looking for a book for older children, The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories is intended for children 9-12 and is 384 pages long. It contains familiar childhood stories such as The Fox and The Crow, but also selections by beloved writers such as Walt Whitman, Tolstoy and Emily Dickinson.

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